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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

regarded as very good moves, giving Mr.
Gould access to large amount Of new
territory, but it was not thought there was
any peculiar significance It now trans
pires that there was a very peculiar and
| important significance to the matter. The
Gould intef,..-. has for q long time had a
very watchful eye out to reap the advan.
tages to be derived from the river. The
, barge line has been very useful part of
the property at times, but the trouble has al
ways been from difficult navigation in the
low water season, and in the later and earli
er seasons, when, if navigation is open at
open at all, the barges and boats are cut up
by ice, and their movement is made very
difficult and dangerous. Still the river lost
none of its charms, and when it became
evident that the law making powers of the
country were determined to regulate the
railroad business, its advantages increased,
and the Little Rock purchases were made
with that end in view.
The next step will be the linking of the
Little Rock purchases with the Gould sys-
tenn, which will be done at Fort Gibson,
on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, the con-
tracts.having just been let for the construc
ton of line from Van Buren,, on the Lit
tie Rock & Fort Smith, , Fort Gibson.
This will give Mr.. Gould direct line to
Arkansas City, on the Mississippi river,
through territory in which
no other railroads have a foothold, or can
gain one soon, to hamper him. The Fort
Gibson connection will enable him to drain
Southwestern Missouri Kansas and Ne
braska, as we'll as Texas and the Indian
Territory, while with his Colorado line he
can drain that country also through Arkan-
sas City to the sea, running his boats and
barges as well as his railroads twelve
months in the year.
While the diverting of this vast amount
of freight from St. Louis and Chicago as
distributing centers will have marked eff
feet on those cities as markets, and will fall
more or less heavily on all of the trunk lines
East, it is said by the same authority on
which the scheme is given that Dir. Gould's
action is also largely due to the invasion Of
his territory by the Santa Fe, Rock Island,
Frisco and Union Pacific roads. Other
wise he might have hesitated in diverting
such heavy trade from St. Louis, where
his interests are so large, but with the ne
cessity of meeting those competitors he
laid out the plan as outlined, and is now
arranging to complete the work and put
the system in operation at as early day as
possible. What other St. Louis and the
Chicago roads will do in the matter yet re-
mains to be decided, as, taken by surprise,
they have not as yet fully realized the ex-
tent OF the movement against them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13
The Mcpherson Republican advance

The Mcpherson Republican advances
the following theory:
Eastern people wonder why Kansas can
stand such prolonged dry spells. The ex-
PLANTATION is simple. The water from the
mountains flows eastward through the
sand and gravel over the rocks and but a
short distance below the soil. More water
flows east underground than flows in rivers;
hence, there is always some moisture as
cending to the surface, and this is what
sustasns vegetable life.
In addition to the above, which, in the
main, is correct, it may be said that there
is an unexplainable and unique quality to
Kansas soil which makes it remarkably
drouth resisting.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13
THE NEW CHAMPION.
The EAGLE is In receipt of one co

not the first number-of the AtchisOn
Champion, Gov. Martins paper, in its new
dress. The new and rehabilitated Cham
pion is an eight page paper and very at
tractive, as new press and new type can
make it. The contents of its columns even
seem scintilate and brighten up with the
improved mechanical appearance, but it
would be hard to add value to pure gold,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

This, as gem from the mind Of a femi-
nine importation, is not less cute than airy.
providence sends the dusty winds,
That blows our skirts knee high
But God is good; He sends the dust,
To blow in the bad mans eye"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

Texas is "all torn up over the prohibi.
ton question. The State votes on pro.
hibition amendment to the constitution in a
few weeks. The leading Democrats are
much divided. Senator Reagan and ex.
Senator Maxey advocate the amendment.
while Senator Coke and Gov Ross 3D.
pose IT,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

The Topeka papers of last Sunday reach
ed us yesterday afternoon. VIII the pub
fishers explain?
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

A leading free-trade paper in the east
propounds this question to Hon. John G..
Carlisle:
As all changes in revenue laws for a
time disturb business, we would like to
ask Mr.. Carlisle whether he would think
it prudent for the Democrats, even if they
controlled both houses, and were united as
party, to disturb the tariff just at the
opening of the presidential year?
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

me Wichita EAGLE Is very irregular in
its arrival for the past ten days. What is
the matter, Bro. Murdock?-Ca!dwell
Journal.
The EAGLE is started regularly every
morning. What's the matter, we can't say
If Clevelands administration would give
more attention to the wants OF the people
and less to the fast mail humbug there
would be less grumbing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-13

Wichita papers are saying, "the hull is
beneficial Newton Republican.
1t would not be called much of a lull if
enjoyed by Newton or any other town of
this state However, the Wichita papers
are not saying any such thing. Wichita
knows no such word as lull. 1t cannot be
fonnd within the encyclopedia of her func-
tionarv vocabulary
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

taxed, and asking that their tax
sl,766- be reduced four fifths, was
discussed. The company claimed
and substantiated the statement that
a given number Of their cattle had
been assessed and taxes paid OH them
last year in johnson county Wyom-
ing, and that the same cattle had been
assessed the same year by the Custer
county assessor. The taxes had not
been paid In this county on account Of
the appeal and had become delinquent.
The board finally resolved TO settle the
claim, by the payment Of the comr rany
In question into the hands Of the
county treasurer, on or before NJ arch
Is, 1887, the sum Of $500. Board then
adjourned TO meet at 10 o oclock this
morning.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
Mretched. Indeed.

Are those whom a confirmed tendency 10 bilious.
ness, subject to the various and Changeful symp.
toms indicative Of liver complaint. Nausea, sick
headache, constipation, furred tongue, an un.
pleasant breath, dull or sharp pain in the neigh.
borhood Of the affected organ, impurity Of the
blood and loss Of appetite, signalire II m one Of
most distressing, as II Is one Of the most common,
Of maladies There ia, however, . benign specific
for tho disease and all its attendant manifesto.
tion 1t is the concurrent testimony Of the public
and the medical profession, that Hostetters stom.
ach Bitters isa medicine which achieves results
speedily felt thorough snd benign. Beside recti.
flying liver disorders II iuyigoraes the feeble con-
quors kidney and bladder complaints, and hastens
tho cow nyaescence Of those recovering from en-
ieeblng diseases Moreoye, IL is the grand specific
for fever and ague,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
Abbott Oscillations.

A Butte editor goes in raptures
over the osculatory demonstration Of
the Abbott, which he describes
thusly: 1.-The famous Abbott kiss was
exhibited at the Mikado matinee yes.
terday, aud was q revelation In the
osculstory art to staid Butte bellies and
beaux. The Abbott kiss is none OF your
long, drawn out affairs, with q termi-
nal report like a COW pulling her hoof
out oi the mud. Nor, on the contrary,
Is II q simple, undemonstrative pres
sure of the lips. Quite the opposite.
The charming Emma. after being
kissed on the cheeks by the tenor
until her face Is all sglow; draws
about two feet away from him and
takes aim. Then all of sudden she
launches at him and in an immeasur-
ably short contact-not longer than
the space Of time between the first
glimmer of fash of lightning and
its first glare-she does the business
with something like million sharp,
distinct little osculatory explosions.
Then she 10 instantly a yard away
again. That Is the Abbott kiss. II lie
very short, but II must be awfully
sweet-for the tenor"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

The relatives of Sergeant Beck, who
recently died at the Post hospital, were
communicated the sad intelligence
and telegraphed to have the body en-
balmed and forwarded to Philadel-
phis for interment, at which city his
father is engaged In business. The
body was embalmed according 10 di-
rection, but the railroad company re-
fused 10 receive 1t for transportation
unless accompanied by some person to
take charge fit, and the body was
therefore temporarily buried in the
post cemetery until such time as II
could be forwarded to the dead mans
friends.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Mr.. AL Flager, of the firm Of J. II.
Conrad 4 Ca, left for st. Paul, Chi
cago and st. Louis last night to pur-
chase spIing and summer stock. In
addition to the full stock Of groceries
that the firm have heretofore handled,
they will put in a full line Of boots
aud shoes, clothing, dry gooIs, and
notions, their immense new store. 100
feet square. affording ample room for
thesr several depsrtme nts without any
confusion. Mr.. Flager expects to be
absent about a month. and his new
purchases will soon commence to
arrive.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Among the uninitiated 1t may be sup
posed that hunger and cold affect the
range animals In manner 10 render
them docile and easily handled. but
that such is not the case any COW hand
will testify. A few day ago n party
were out working the range in the vi
cinity Of the Little Porcupine, and
tenderfoot wuer was with them. The
boys were helping animals out Of the
drifts, the snow being In sonic places
over the depth OF the horses, but the
boys rarely dismoun,ed. depending
upon their companions for assistance
in the event OF getting stuck in the
drifts. The said green rider displayed
his ignorance. however, by slighting
from his horse when q particularly
wicked looking Texas steer Was being
helped to terra firma aud the operation
excited thegreatest ire to the long horn
ed beast, which refused to move an inch,
and fought the boys continuously. Mr..
Tenderfoot stood watching aud sug-
gesling aud finally with grand pull
the steer was snaked out OF the drift
aud the boys scattered in every direc.
ton calling to the man on foot to make
run. But he stood his ground until
too late. The steer eyeing him saw
chance for vengeance and without any
preliminary dropped his head and
charged the green 'un. Taken by sur
prise and not having time TO run. he
threw up his hands and cried "shoo,"
the steer caught him between bis
horns and buried him In the deep
snow. The horse tro'ted off out of the
way aud the COW boys returned TO the
assistance Of their struggling compan.
ion, saving him by drawing the steers
attention and wrath to themselves
and led lively chase. II was close
shave for the gentleman, the depth Of
the snow saving him. But then had
ther, been no snow, the steer would
not have been source OF trouble and
the semi.tragedy would not have been
upon the boards. One gentleman
keeps In the saddle now when he Is
ON the range and heads the stampede
when wild Texan Is on the war path.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
Special Session.

The fret day Of the special meet
ing of the county commissioners was
attended by the full board. Routine
business occupied portion Of the day;
communication on different matters
being laid before the board and regu-
lar bills examined. The board having
received intelligence that the briege
had been constructed across the Little
Porcupine as contracted for by them,
Fred Whiteside having received the
contract, directed the clerk TO notify
the county surveyor to prceed to the
site OF the bridge and inspect 1t, and
determine whether the plans and
specifications had been fully carried out
and report the result OF this In spection
at his earliest convenience. A petition
was laid before the boar. d setting forth
that the Hurlbut, Conrad Cattle COM
pany had been unjustly assessed and
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

In accordance with a preconceived
arrangement with the roper auihori-
ties complaint was entered in Justice
Dingevon's court against Messrs. Cor
don d Ritchie Monday last for an AL
legged violation of the so-called variety
act. And still another complaint was
made against Mr.. Richie as proprie-
tor Of the Arion for the same alleged
offense. The proprietors gave the re-
quired bonds for their appearance to
answer TO the complaints. But II
seems from some overnight In drawing
up the papers the complaint did not
cover all the grounds under the u.w
law and new complaint will have to
be made. This will cause but tenn
porary delay 10 the proceedings when
the case will be tried upon the validity
OF The law. Messrs. Gordon & Richie,
as has been stated in these columns.
are law-abiding citizens and will read
lily yield to the decisions which may
be rendered in these cases, but they
first desire to know whether they are
amenable to any law or not. They
have invested large amount OF
money In building and equipping
their place OF business, and they
hold they have an inalienable right to
know by fair trial before u lawfully
constituted tribunal whether they
have violated any legally enacted stat
ute OF the the territory. They hold
they have paid the licence required to
carry on their business; that they have
conducted it in an orderly aud legiti.
mate manner, and that they have
rights as citizens and Taxpayers to
know bya mandate or judgment of
the courts whether their large proper
ty shall be confscated or rendered
valuless by what they contend Is an
invalid enactment.-Butte Miner.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

IL Is announced that! the Northern
Pacific railroad company has deter.
mined TO adopt the system. In oper-
alton on several other roads whose
tracks are liable to damage from spring
thaws, Of sending an engine ahead Of
all passenger trains during those
months that the line Is unsafe. The
Chicago Il Northwestern railroad
adopted this method several years ago
aud 1t has given general satisfaction
To the travelling public. Ii is seldom,
II ever, that accident occurs to pas.
senger train when this precautionary
measure is in operation.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

In referring in yesterdays issue to
the Lotta Wade company as being
stranded IL was not meant TO convey
the idea that they were fnan-
cially embarrassed, but simply
waiting instructions from Man.
ager Mcguire. II is pleasant
to chronicle that several members OF
the company have handsome bank
credits at the First National 10 Helena,
and are always ready to meet any OBJ.
legations they may contract. The sea.
son Is temporarily closed here. while
Manager Mcguire goes to Chicago to
procure new plays for them for con-
tinuance Of the season, and TO
strengthen the personel of the conibi-
nation by the engagement of addi-
tional new members.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

There is apparently no preparation
being made to celebrate tb. ''Seven
teenth Of Ire land" in this city. The
Irish society's ball fell through for Oh
vious reasons, aud with its abandon.
ment the sons Of Erin's Isle seem to
have lot interest In any sort Of cele-
bration. The American youth will
have to take the lead If any sort of
demonstration Is to be made, and the
time is not long ahead, either.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

John Owen Dalzell, formerly one Of
the force at the Miles City station and
more recently Northern Pacific agent
ut Forsyth, was in the city yesterday,
en- route to Glendive. where he will
assume the duties of station agent to.
day. "Dally" IL first class railroad
man, and his advancement TO q more
responsible and important field Of la
bor Is marked with pleasure by his
many friends here, and along the
road. May good luck and prosperity
attend him.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
slipped on the lee.

Yesterday afternoon abouu2 o'clock
o gentleman whose name We did not
learn, while stepping on the street
cars at the corner Of 9th street and
Montana avenue. slipped and sprsined
his ankle severely. Although In great
pain his first expression was that Of re-
gret that his accident would prevent his
visiting the Chaplin Art Exhibition.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Notice is hereby given that the com.
mis,ioners OF Custer county will meet
In special session nn Friday and Sat
urdsy, March 4th and 5th, AT the office
Of the county clerk ut Miles City. NJ.
r.. for the transaction Of such business
rs may properly come before them.
Parties having hills against the county
are requested 10 present them fpr px.
animation al The special meeting 10
order thar the business OF auditing
them at the regular March session NAV
he expedited.
BY order Of the hoard Of County Com
missioners. l.. G.. DEAR. Clerk.
Dated, Miles City, Mar. ., 1887.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Bores who infest every community,
and who are constantly preferring
some request, especially In public
offices, are now efi'ectually shut off by
handing them q card on which 10
printed:
Would be pleased to comply with
your request but cannot do so on ac-
count Of the interstate commerce bill.
Besides being worked with electrical
effect In telegraph and railroad offices,
these cards are used In every conceiv.
able way by practical jokers.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

The west bound passenger train col.
lided with freight when about Ave
miles east OF 9lendive, :he freight train
being damaged TO some extent but the
passenger was not In any way injured
Owing 10 the trucks on one OF the
freight cars being demolished the pas
senger was delayed several hours, IL
being necessary TO put new trucks
under the damaged car. Some hours
elapsed before the track was cleared
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

The friends and acquaintances OF
Geo. II. Scott will regret TO learn Of
his serious indispcsit on. Mr.. Scott
was taken sick while attending to his
duties at the "Blue Front" grocery
yesterday and fell to the floor In .
swoon. He is being attended by Drs.
Byal and Marshall.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
Clean rags wanted ct this office. .

Edward Sweeney a night watchman
at Butte mine. who WAS shot and
dangerously wounded by an unknown
assailant, has since died Of his injuries.
There is yet no clue to the murderer.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Frank Tinling tested his strength on
. new tangled machine at Helena re-
Gently. Somebody pulled two hun
dred pounds and Frank thought he
could beat 1t. Hs will tell you the
rest Of the story II you are al all curious.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

A purgative medicine should possess
tonic and curative, as well as cathartic
properties. This combination OF in
gradients may be found In Ayers Pills.
They strengthen and stimulate the
bowels. causing natural action.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Almost miraculous are some OF the
cures accomplished by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. In the case of X
l.. King, Richmond, Va, who suffer-
ed AZ years with an aggravated form
of scrofula, Ayers Ssrsaparilla effected
astonishing results.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
SofIee.

Having sold out my business to Mr..
Gertrude Coleman, all accounts due
me must be paid vt once. Mrs. Cole.
man or John j. Coleman are author
lied TO receive any money due me and
receipt for the same. JOHN GIBBS.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
LC.>AL ITEMS.
Moran, Collins Il Co. buy furs.

Billings boasts two electric street
lamps. Miles has three in tie vicinity
of the depot but they do not illumin-
ate the central portion Of the city al all.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05
BUSINESS NOTICES.

A number Of pieces OF handsome fur
niture, including n new Fisher piano.
for sale at u bargain. Apply to
WIN COURTENAY.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Prof. Bach il sole agent for An
heuser-Bush 81. Louis key beer, Sell
denberg's fine Key West and La Con-
fession, celebrated Cuban handmade
cigars.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Leave orders for coal and wood at
SINNERS store. Coal $3.50 per ton.
G.. p. COMsTOCK.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

A new upright piano which cost 500
will be sold Tor $3.50. Easy terms Of
payment, or rent Mt IS per month ap-
ply TO VIM. COURTNAY
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Laundress wanted at Carter's Euro
pean hotel.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

A few carloads Of good baled hay.
J. w. HARRISON,
Belfield, Oak.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-05

Go TO Bill Bullard for Best's Mil
wsukee beer in any quantity. Z.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-24
Mrs. Benedict's Rat Trap.
From the Salen, Nelos.

She was engaged it appears, in the do
lnesaic manufacture of plaster casts of
various kinds. One of her devices was to
mix wheaton flour with her pulverized
plaster of Paris, so that the gluten of the
flour might make the paste less brittle, Ore
evening she had visitors who rang the bell
lust as she was sitting the mixed plaster and
flour for the third time by way of mixing
them intimately, as the chemist says She
had already set dish of water at hand, in
tending to make an experimental cast at
once, and when the door bell rang she
hastily removed her apron and went to
welcome her guests, leaving her materials
upon the kitchen table. Her guests stayed
until bedtime, and when they babe her adieu
Mrs. Benedict went to bed without return
ing TO the kitchen.
What happened in the night was this: \
rat made his way up the legs of the table TO
the top, where he was speedily joined by
others. The dish Of flour and plaster was
easily reached and the rats ate freely and
hastily of it, as it is their custom TO do 1t
was rather dry supper, and water being
near each rat turned to drink. The water
drunk first wet the plaster in the rats
stomachs, and then, in technical phrase,
''setn it,; that is 70 say, the plaster thus made
into paste instantly grew hard in each rats
stomach, and put an end to any exercise of
that organ. The rats decided Mr.. Mallock S
question, sis life worth living Z in the mega
tive, without quitting the table. The next
morning thirteen Of them lay dead in a
circle around the water dish.